372. Nyigiza hafi, Mwami Yesu

Gushimisha · 4 verses

1.

Nyigiza hafi, Mwami Yesu;

Nyakira, Yesu, nguhungiyeho

Mbumbatiz’ amaboko yawe,

Ni ho handutir’ ahandi hose. ( x 2)

(Draw me near, Lord Jesus;)

(Receive me, Jesus, I take refuge in You)

(I hold fast to Your arms,)

(There is no place better than any other. ( x 2))

2.

Nyigiza hafi, Mwami wanjye:

Nta turo ryiza nkuzaniy’ ubu

Nzany’ umutima wanjye mubi;

Uwuhagiz’ amaraso yawe. (x2)

(Draw me near, my Lord:)

(I have no good gift to bring You now)

(I bring my wicked heart;)

(Let Your blood satisfy it. (x2))

3.

Nyigiza hafi y’ Uwambambiwe !

Nihanny’ ibyaha n’ iby’ isoni nke

Nzinutsw’ ibyo nishimiraga

Ni Wowe nshaka, Yesu wenyine ! (x 2)

(Draw me near to the Crucified One!)

(I confess my sins and my little shame)

(I am forsaking what I was enjoying)

(It is You I seek, Jesus alone! (x 2))

4.

Iminsi yose, njye nkwegera,

Ngez’ ubgo nzager’ i Wawe, Yesu

Maze, mu bwami budashira,

Nzakubahw akaramata, Yesu. (x 2)

(All the days, I draw near to You,)

(Until when I reach Yours, Jesus)

(Then, in the eternal kingdom,)

(I will be given a crown, Jesus. (x 2))